The biggest problem I see so far is that I'm clueless on distances and how much miles I can do per day.(I have 14 days for this trip) That's also the reason why I don't focus on sight seeing, I have to be in Orlando on the 19th no matter what.

I would like to meet ppk'ers along the route but can't say when I'll be were in the U.S at this time. I'm going to take things day by day. If you want to try to meet me, let me know and I will let you know when I'm in your area.

We were in a car, but my friends and I drove from San Francisco to NY and back to Virginia in less than a week and we slept different places each night, so I think you'll be fine.

Flagstaff is amazing! But it will be really cold, I think. We were there around the end of December and I thought I was going to die. You're probably used to the cold, though.

If you get a chance to drive through the painted desert, do it! It's so beautiful. My only warning is to watch your gas tank. We were in the desert and got dangerously close to empty before we found a tank station. They're few and far between once you get off the main interstate.

If you get a chance to drive through the painted desert, do it! It's so beautiful. My only warning is to watch your gas tank. We were in the desert and got dangerously close to empty before we found a tank station. They're few and far between once you get off the main interstate.

One of the first things I'll do is to get a canister for spare fuel cause other people also mentioned the fuel problem.

No motel should refuse motorcycles. Make sure you park your bike in front of the office or other well lit, visible area.

I'm bringing fleece sweater and cardigan in addition to the regular liner of my jacket. Long johns with sweatpants and the liner in the pants. If that isn't enough then I'll buy electric heated liners in New Mexico.

I'm not going through DC because this was a special offer and thus have no choice in the pickup or drop-off point.

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I am in Asheville and we can do a meet up when you get here. There are plenty of restaurants to eat at here. Nashville also has options, I'll try to get you a few names. This is one: http://www.thewildcow.com/twc/You could also get a jar of peanut butter and a loaf of bread for the road. Depending on location it might be hard eating at diners and what not in smaller towns. There are a lot of hotels in Asheville in the downtown area and nearby. There is also a hostel-I don't know how much you are hoping to spend each night. I can get you the name of it if you'd like. You're also welcome to spend a night on my couch at Casa Panda. I don't have fancy accommodations but it would be free.

The drive from Asheville to Orlando takes about 12 hours down I-95 and I-4. I've only done it by car, but I don't see why that would matter. Definitely hit up Ethos Kitchen when you're in Orlando.

I can make it from St Pete in 11 hours unless I have a tire issue in Jacksonville. But I take a lot of backroads so I can enjoy old-timey Florida.

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That is plenty of time. We took 3 days to get from Denver to Maryland, we did about 500 miles/day and that wasn't aggressive timing. The roads are generally decent if you are traveling on interstates.

I find the Grand Canyon to be amazing but it is a good detour off of Flagstaff. I love ABQ and you should find some decent vegan options there. I don't know about any of the other areas other than Asheville which is fun.

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Hi Eric -It's probably a little late, but I hope you're having a blast wherever you are! I reviewed a few places at the end of your trip on my blog two weeks ago, and talked about motorbiking round europe this summer too. Hope your bum aint too numb! A towel underneath sometimes makes the world of difference! Are you using your own bike or hiring it? If so, how much did it cost, if you don't mind me asking? Would love to do it!